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Suicide Attempts by Self-Poisoning Have More Than Doubled in Teens, Young Adults
A new study from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center found rates of suicide attempts by self-poisoning among adolescents have more than doubled in the last decade in the U.S., and more than tripled for girls and young women.
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Scoliosis: Is the Curve in Your Child's Spine Normal?
Scoliosis is defined as curvature in the spine greater than 10 degrees. Scoliosis is a relatively common condition that causes the spine to curve and rotate into a C or S shape instead of a straight line.
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Dangers of Button Batteries
They’re tiny, shiny, and hidden in everyday items, but button batteries can cause life-threatening injuries if swallowed by a child. Learn where these batteries are hiding in your home, how to keep kids safe, and what to do in an emergency. Don’t miss these life-saving tips.
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Bronchoscopy (Flexible Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage)
What to expect and how to prepare for your child's flexible bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage .
Pediatric Trigger Thumb
Pediatric trigger thumb (PTT) is also called a flexion contracture of the IP joint. It is a condition that affects the movement of the thumb in children. In PTT, a tendon cannot slide back and forth through the ligament and the thumb gets stuck in a bent (flexed) position.
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Awards and Recognition
Medical staff leadership would like to acknowledge physicians for recently receiving positive comments from patients and families.
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Child Abuse Prevention: Awareness, Disclosure, Suspicion
Preventing child abuse is everyone’s responsibility. This can be accomplished by learning about what to look out for, talking openly with kids, and acting quickly if you think something is wrong.
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What You Need to Know About Heat Rash
As outdoor temperatures climb, children and adults may break out in rashes. These skin conditions often get lumped into the catchphrase “heat rash,” but heat is usually an indirect or unrelated factor.
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Eating Disorders: Awareness is the First Step
As the medical director of Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Eating Disorders Program, I am a passionate advocate, but I must be honest – I was skeptical when asked to write about National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
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Warts: Liquid Nitrogen Treatment
What to expect if your child is having a liquid nitrogen treatment to remove a wart.